Up until Earth day (the 22nd), we'll be giving you some tips on how you can not only help to save mother earth... but maybe save a few extra bucks in some tough times.

Tip # 1. If you're moving on to a new phone or a model, recycle or donate your old phone. Not only does this prevent waste, it can help out someone and need and potentially even save their life. If you're looking for a good cause to donate to, we recommend Cell Phones for Soldiers. If you don't want to go out of your way for a good cause and are looking for a bit of money for your old phone, talk to your carrier about it when purchasing a new phone; they'll frequently give you some credit for it and it should be recycled or at least disposed of properly in their hands.

Have your own tip? Feel free to post it!